Triage Cancer

What Triage Cancer does

Triage Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by Joanna Doran (CEO) and Monica Bryant (COO), headquartered in Chicago, IL, that delivers free education on the legal and practical issues that arise after a cancer diagnosis. It serves three primary end-user segments: individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers and family members, and oncology healthcare professionals (including nurses, social workers, patient navigators, HR professionals, and attorneys). All programs are provided at no cost to beneficiaries.

The organization's core product portfolio spans monthly free educational webinars, two annual Cancer Rights Conferences (May and November), accredited professional training programs (Insurance & Finance Intensive, In-Service Training co-developed with Cancer and Careers, Community Health Worker Training), and specialized programs (California Caregivers, Beyond Diagnosis for parents with metastatic cancer). Supporting resources include the one-on-one Legal & Financial Navigation Program (staffed by attorneys and pro bono CFPs via the Foundation for Financial Planning), the CancerFinances.org interactive financial toolkit (originally co-created with The Samfund), state-by-state legal charts covering all 50 states and territories, award-winning animated videos in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Japanese, the How to Triage Health podcast, an educational blog, the Cancer Rights Law Book, and a free drug discount card accepted at 65,000+ pharmacies. Underlying technology is conventional web/content rather than a proprietary software platform; interactivity is delivered via question-tree logic (CancerFinances.org), a Google Maps partner-locator, and Zoom-based synchronous programming.

Triage Cancer generates revenue entirely through donations, grants, and corporate sponsorship. The funder base is unusually deep, spanning more than 13 pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Eisai, JNJ, Lilly, Merck, AstraZeneca, Genentech, Gilead, Bayer, Sanofi, Takeda, Janssen, Nuvalent, EMD Serono) across multiple sponsorship tiers and foundation grants (notably McKesson Foundation in November 2023 and Gilead Sciences in June 2026). Distribution is multi-channel and free: triagecancer.org, Zoom, Vimeo, Apple Podcasts/Spotify, and an interactive partner map showing hundreds of hospitals and organizations that distribute Triage Cancer materials nationally. The organization also operates Triage Health as a wholly-owned program extending the same free-education model to individuals with chronic or serious medical conditions beyond cancer.

Name

Triage Cancer

Legal name

Triage Cancer

Website

https://triagecancer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Triage Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 that delivers free education on the legal and practical issues following a cancer diagnosis, serving cancer patients, caregivers, and oncology healthcare professionals through webinars, conferences, accredited trainings, and one-on-one legal/financial navigation, funded by donations, grants, and pharmaceutical sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Education and Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Symptom Checker & Self-Triage Platforms (HLALAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

AI Triage & Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Platforms (HLALAJAD)

Keywords

• Cancer patient education
• Cancer legal navigation
• Cancer financial navigation
• Patient advocacy training
• Healthcare professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Triage Cancer operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID #45-5132661) funded entirely through donations, grants, and sponsorship. All programs and services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. The organization receives grants from foundations such as the McKesson Foundation and corporate sponsorship from pharmaceutical companies for specific programs and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Triage Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free education on the legal and practical issues that arise after a cancer diagnosis. Its core offerings include accredited educational webinars and conferences, professional training programs for oncology healthcare professionals, one-on-one Legal & Financial Navigation services staffed by attorneys and certified financial planners, interactive tools such as CancerFinances.org and state laws charts, and a multilingual content library covering health insurance, employment rights, disability insurance, finances, and estate planning.

Product overview

Triage Cancer is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of free educational programs and resources focused on the legal and practical issues that arise after a cancer diagnosis. The core portfolio is organized around four main program categories: (1) Free Webinar Series — monthly educational webinars on Zoom covering health insurance, employment, disability, finances, estate planning, clinical trials, and advocacy, accredited for nurses, social workers, HR professionals, patient advocates, and attorneys; (2) Cancer Rights Conferences — free in-person and online conferences on insurance, employment, finances, and advocacy; (3) Professional Training Programs — including the Insurance & Finance Intensive, In-Service Training (Navigating Cancer: Work & Insurance, developed with Cancer and Careers), and Community Health Worker Training; and (4) Specialized Programs — such as the California Caregivers Program and the Beyond Diagnosis: Empowering Parents Navigating Metastatic Cancer program (in partnership with Bright Spot Network, funded by Gilead). The organization also operates the free one-on-one Legal & Financial Navigation Program providing personalized guidance on health insurance, disability insurance, employment, finances, and estate planning. Supporting resources include CancerFinances.org (an interactive financial toolkit), animated videos in multiple languages, the How to Triage Health podcast, an educational blog, Charts of State Laws, Practical Guides to Cancer Rights, the Cancer Rights Law Book, a free drug discount card accepted at 65,000+ pharmacies, Spanish-language resources, advocacy training, partner events, and a speakers bureau. All programs are free to the public; the organization generates revenue through sponsorships and donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Triage Cancer Free Webinar Series Monthly free educational webinar series delivered on Zoom covering health insurance, work and employment rights, disability insurance, managing finances, estate planning, clinical trials, and advocacy. Open to cancer patients, caregivers, advocates, and health care professionals, and accredited for continuing education credits.
• Cancer Rights Conferences Free in-person and online educational conferences on cancer-related topics including finances, health and disability insurance, employment rights, advocacy, and planning ahead. Designed for individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, advocates, and oncology health care professionals, and accredited for nurses, social workers, patient advocates, and attorneys (CLE credit).
• Insurance & Finance Intensive Comprehensive training program for oncology health care professionals and advocates covering health and disability insurance, employment, and finances. Accredited for 6 contact hours for nurses, social workers, patient advocates, and HR professionals.
• In-Service Training (Navigating Cancer: Work & Insurance) Free comprehensive training developed jointly with Cancer and Careers for oncology health care professionals and advocates on employment, health insurance, and disability insurance issues, from newly diagnosed patients through returning to work, including ADA, FMLA, disclosure, and health insurance options.
• Community Health Worker Training Free training program for community health workers, promotores, patient navigators, and front-line public health workers covering choosing and using health insurance, workplace rights, disability insurance, and strategies for managing medical bills. Delivered by Triage Health, a program of Triage Cancer.
• California Caregivers Program Program on behalf of the California Dialogue on Cancer supporting caregiver wellness, including educational materials, the Legal & Financial Navigation Program, and a 5-part webinar series covering coping skills, nutrition, parenting young children, practical organization tools, and insurance navigation.
• Beyond Diagnosis: Empowering Parents Navigating Metastatic Cancer Free national program for parents with metastatic cancer and health care professionals, offered in partnership with Bright Spot Network. Includes a 4-part educational webinar series, family resource navigation, legal and financial navigation, and free books and art projects from Bright Spot Network. Funded by Gilead.
• Legal & Financial Navigation Program Free one-on-one assistance program providing guidance on health insurance, disability insurance, employment information, finances, other types of insurance, and estate planning. Connects users with a team of attorneys and a network of free Certified Financial Planners. Available in English and Spanish.
• CancerFinances.org Interactive online toolkit for navigating finances after cancer. Guides users through key financial topics by answering questions to direct them to the most relevant information. Originally created in partnership with The Samfund, a young adult cancer survivor support organization.
• Charts of State Laws Searchable resource covering state-specific laws across health insurance, employment, disability insurance, Medicaid, estate planning, medical decision-making, genetics, medical marijuana, voting, and more. Helps individuals identify which state laws may provide more or less protection than federal laws.
• Animated Educational Videos Library of approximately 5-minute animated educational videos covering health insurance basics, Medicare, managing medical bills, clinical trials, estate planning, medical decision-making, and work and cancer topics. Available in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, with estate planning videos also in Japanese.
• How to Triage Health Podcast Health care rights podcast presented by Triage Health covering the legal and practical issues that impact people navigating a serious medical diagnosis. Episodes break down topics including health insurance, disability insurance, employment rights, Medicare, estate planning, and financial navigation in accessible language. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
• Practical Guides to Cancer Rights Comprehensive practical guides covering cancer rights topics including employment, insurance, finances, caregiving, seniors, and young adults. Available in English and Spanish. Health care professionals and advocates can request bulk copies.
• Cancer Rights Law Book Comprehensive book on cancer-related legal issues authored by Monica Bryant, COO of Triage Cancer. Described as the first and only book on the topic of cancer rights law.
• Spanish-Language Webinar Series (Seminarios web gratuitos) Free Spanish-language webinar series covering health insurance options, medical bill management, working during treatment, employment decisions, and estate planning. Conducted on the Zoom platform.
• Triage Cancer Drug Discount Card Free downloadable drug discount card accepted at more than 65,000 pharmacies nationwide. No registration required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free services provided to cancer patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals nationwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Bright Spot NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Partnership with Bright Spot Network to launch Beyond Diagnosis: Empowering Parents Navigating Metastatic Cancer, a free national program (June-September 2026) offering educational webinars, family resource support, and legal/financial navigation for parents with metastatic cancer. Bright Spot Network provides Family Resource Navigation services including organizing support systems, connecting to national/regional resources, and coaching on talking to children about cancer.
• Cancer and CareerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriage Cancer and Cancer and Careers developed a comprehensive In-Service Training program called Navigating Cancer: Work & Insurance for oncology healthcare professionals and advocates. This free training covers employment, health insurance, and disability insurance issues. Cancer and Careers handles accreditation for their portion of the training.
• California Dialogue on Cancer (CDOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriage Cancer is offering a caregiver support program on behalf of the California Dialogue on Cancer (CDOC). The program includes educational materials, Legal & Financial Navigation Program, and a 5-part educational webinar series for California caregivers of cancer patients.
• Blood Cancer UnitedmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlood Cancer United serves as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Cancer Rights Conference. Blood Cancer United is a nonprofit organization supporting the blood cancer community.
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANCC accredits Triage Cancer as a provider of nursing continuing professional development. Triage Cancer is accredited to provide CE credits for nurses attending webinars and conferences.
• Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASWB Approved Continuing Education (ACE) provider (#1689) for Triage Cancer. Approval period 08/26/2023 to 08/26/2026. Social workers can receive CE credits for attending Triage Cancer events.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriage Cancer is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification activities.
• Patient Advocate Certification BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriage Cancer (Provider Code BCPA-ACE2006) is approved to provide CEs for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA) for webinars and conferences.
• American Bar Association (ABA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABA approves Triage Cancer conferences for CLE credit (8.50 hours in 60-minute states, 10.20 hours in 50-minute states). Illinois Supreme Court also approved 1 hour of professional responsibility credit.
• Foundation for Financial PlanningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation for Financial Planning is a partner in the Legal & Financial Navigation Program, providing pro bono Certified Financial Planners to assist cancer patients and caregivers.
• The SamfundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Samfund originally partnered with Triage Cancer to create CancerFinances.org. The Samfund supports young adult cancer survivors in the US as they recover from the financial impact of cancer treatment. Ongoing partnership and support continues.
• Ulman FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTriage Cancer speaker presenting on insurance and financial navigation at Ulman Foundation event (June 25, 2026).
• International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing partnership with IMF for Patient and Family Seminars. Triage Cancer speakers present on Navigating Insurance & Medical Bills at multiple IMF events (August 14, 2026 in Los Angeles; October 2, 2026 in Short Hills, NJ). Multiple Myeloma Seminars sponsored by Sanofi.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cancer Support Community: National nonprofit providing free cancer education, support, and navigation services across the U.S. Direct peer — Triage Cancer already partners with affiliated CSC affiliates (e.g., Cancer Support Community of North Texas), and both deliver free education, support groups, and patient navigation to cancer patients and caregivers.
• Cancer and Careers: Nonprofit providing education, tools, and training on work and cancer — covering employment rights, insurance, and disclosure. Direct peer: Triage Cancer co-developed the In-Service Training program with Cancer and Careers, and both serve overlapping audiences of patients, survivors, and healthcare professionals.
• The Samfund: Nonprofit providing financial support and resources for young adult cancer survivors. Direct peer: Triage Cancer co-created CancerFinances.org with The Samfund, and both target the financial-toxicity problem for AYA cancer patients through grants, education, and tools.
• Bright Spot Network: Nonprofit supporting parents with cancer and their families through coaching and resources. Direct peer: Bright Spot Network is the co-developer (with Triage Cancer and Gilead funding) of the Beyond Diagnosis program for parents with metastatic cancer.
• International Myeloma Foundation: Disease-specific cancer nonprofit offering patient education, seminars, and financial navigation resources. Direct peer: IMF is a recurring Triage Cancer partner that hosts multiple joint Patient and Family Seminars annually (Los Angeles and Short Hills, NJ) where Triage Cancer presents on insurance and medical bills.
• Ulman Foundation: Nonprofit supporting young adults impacted by cancer through education, navigation, and community programs. Direct peer: Ulman is a recurring Triage Cancer partner that hosts Triage Cancer speakers on insurance and financial navigation at its events.
• National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship: Patient-advocacy nonprofit focused on cancer survivorship, quality care, and patient rights. Direct peer: NCCS advocates on the same legal and practical issues (insurance, employment, financial navigation) that Triage Cancer educates patients about, and both serve survivorship-focused audiences.

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: Largest U.S. cancer nonprofit with a broad portfolio of patient support, education, research funding, and 24/7 helpline navigation. Broad incumbent: ACS offers overlapping patient education and navigation services at vastly greater scale, and competes with Triage Cancer for the same pool of pharma and foundation sponsorships.
• The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Blood Cancer United): Large U.S. blood-cancer nonprofit providing education, financial assistance, and patient navigation. Broad incumbent: Blood Cancer United is the Presenting Sponsor of Triage Cancer's 2026 Cancer Rights Conference, illustrating both partnership and the scale gap — LLS has materially larger patient-services resources.

Emerging players

• Lupus Foundation of America: Disease-specific nonprofit providing patient education and resources for people with lupus, including insurance, employment, and disability navigation. Emerging player: Triage Cancer has presented at Lupus Foundation events (disability/SSDI and work), and the LFA model mirrors Triage Cancer's plan to expand legal/financial education to non-oncology chronic conditions via Triage Health.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/triagecancer
• Facebookfacebook.com/TriageCancer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/triage-cancer
• Instagraminstagram.com/triagecancer

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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